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Captain Kestrel
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Captain Kestrel "Buccaneer Captain of Corellia"
Captain_Kestrel

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Pirate Shot

Mana Speed
Fast
  • Deals 215% damage to the target and nearby enemies.
  • The more mana enemies have, the more damage they will receive, up to 335%.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
8Base Tiles
15% Bonus
7Tiles

Family Bonus

Challenge Festival I - Pirates
Family Bonus

Challenge Festival I - Pirates

  • Bonus for 2/3/4/5 Unique Heroes:
  • +3%/+6%/+10%/+15% attack
  • +2%/+4%/+7%/+12% mana generation

Passives

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Aether Power

Revive
Aether Power

Revive

If this Hero is defeated during the first 4 turns of a battle, they are resurrected in the beginning of their next turn with 1% health. All status effects and stacks are removed when the Hero is defeated.

In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.

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Elite Knight
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Swashbuckler Fighter

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Rogue heroes of the Red element.
Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Captain Kestrel has Fast mana speed, requiring 8 tiles to charge. Equipping troops with a Mana Bonus can reach specific Breakpoints β€” the exact percentages where your tile count drops β€” allowing your hero to fire their special skill faster, with less tiles.

Standard8Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
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Merciless Wizards

Magic Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required
LVL 23
Need Bonus:15%
This Troop:+17%
Breakpoint Achieved!
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Barbaric Assassins

Mana Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required
LVL 29
Need Bonus:15%
This Troop:+15%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Captain Kestrel "Buccaneer Captain of Corellia"

  • Rarity
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  • Element
    FireFire
  • Class
    RogueRogue
  • Mana SpeedFast
  • Skill Types
  • SourceChallenge Festival I
  • Family
    Pirate FamilyPirate Family
  • Aether Power
    ReviveRevive
  • Release DateJun 1, 2017
  • Availability
    Coach:Jun 1, 2019
    HA10:Jun 1, 2019

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots2
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_arcane_scripts3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_compass1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_fine_gloves1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_mystic_rings6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red5
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hero_limitbreak_epic_red20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_chainmail_shirt5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_mystic_rings1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
727
702
1353
765
4/85lb1
783
757
1458
815
4/90lb2
896
866
1668
914
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+255 & +3%
Defense
+36 & +3%
Health
+172 & +3%
Crit
+4%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+15
+36
+15
+18
+3%
+15
+3%
+15
+15
+18
+36
+15
+15
+3%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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Summon Value

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Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

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Emblem Path

General emblem path preference

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Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

Atk > Def > HP
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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

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Primary Use (Max 3)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Captain Kestrel

What element and rarity is Captain Kestrel in Empires & Puzzles? +
Captain Kestrel is a 5 star Fire hero (Red) with legendary rarity.
What is Captain Kestrel's special skill? +
Captain Kestrel's special skill is called "Pirate Shot". Deals 215% damage to the target and nearby enemies. The more mana enemies have, the more damage they will receive, up to 335%.
When was Captain Kestrel released? +
Captain Kestrel was released on Jun 1, 2017.
Which family does Captain Kestrel belong to? +
Captain Kestrel belongs to the Pirate Family. Bonus for 2/3/4/5 Unique Heroes:. +3%/+6%/+10%/+15% attack. +2%/+4%/+7%/+12% mana generation
What is the mana speed of Captain Kestrel? +
Captain Kestrel has Fast mana speed.